Photographer Van Ngoc Nhuan (standing) meets with friends and presents them with books. Photo: DUY KHOI
The photo book "Colors of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups," commissioned by the State and cataloged in publications of the National Library of Vietnam, published by the National Culture Publishing House, has a print run of up to 2,500 copies. It can be said that this is a monumental work with significant cultural value, serving the purpose of archiving documents and promoting the beauty of Vietnam's ethnic communities.
During a gathering of friends to celebrate the launch of his photo book, photographer Van Ngoc Nhuan was visibly moved when speaking of this work as a special milestone in his nearly lifelong journey dedicated to photography. From the war against the US to the days of peace , he has captured tens of thousands of moments of his homeland.
Over several decades, with hundreds of journeys across the length and breadth of Vietnam, he captured countless beautiful landscapes and feelings of pride in each photographic moment. The 260 photographs in "Colors of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups" are a part of the fruits of a lifetime's work by photographer Van Ngoc Nhuan.
The book is divided into six parts, with the themes: the Kinh ethnic group, the ethnic groups of Northwest Vietnam, the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, the Cham ethnic group, the Hoa ethnic group, and the Khmer ethnic group. In each part, the author has selected many photographs, taken over the years, documenting his journey of discovering and preserving the beauty of the landscapes, cultural life, labor, and production of the ethnic communities of Vietnam. From the vibrant traditional costumes of the H'Mong and Thai people to the unique religious rituals of the Cham people or the simple, intimate lifestyle of the Khmer people...
Journalist Vu Thong Nhat shared that the book is a multifaceted cultural portrait, reflecting the life, customs, and beauty of various ethnic communities. Each photograph tells a unique story about the identity and origins of each ethnic group. “With his professional eye and deep experience, photographer Van Ngoc Nhuan has harmoniously combined documentary and artistic elements, portraying people with respect, closeness, and humanity,” said journalist Vu Thong Nhat.
From a cultural perspective, researcher Nham Hung assesses that this is not simply a photo book, but through each page, it clearly demonstrates the efforts of a veteran and dedicated photographer to preserve cultural values that are gradually changing in the face of modern life. The photo book is a valuable cultural archive, evoking and preserving pride and awareness of preserving Vietnamese cultural heritage.
| Photographer Van Ngoc Nhuan, 71 years old this year, was born into a family with a rich revolutionary tradition. He worked in the Press and Information Subcommittee (Propaganda Department of Soc Trang province) during the resistance war against the US. After the reunification of the country, he worked in many units such as the Hau Giang News Agency, the Hau Giang Fine Arts and Photography Company, and Photo Enterprise 3 - Vietnam News Agency… He was formerly the Chairman of the Literature and Arts Association and the former Vice Chairman of the Journalists Association of Soc Trang province. With many prestigious photography awards, he was awarded the title of Outstanding Contribution to Photography (ES.VAPA) and recently, was honored by the Vietnam Association of Photographers for over 40 years of dedication to the development of Vietnamese photography. |
DANG HUYNH
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